Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Labatory scientist conducting experiments on primary tissue to help project work

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a lot of new skill, ranging from simply how to use a pipette to advanced equipment like learning how to use a Flow cytometer

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Absolutely love it, I'm constantly learning new things and being challenged and I feel that I am learning a lot

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • on the most part it is very well organised and structured making it simple to progress through

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Plenty of support. They are always there to help out when needed and give me support if needed

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive enough support from my training provider and they are there if and when needed

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My knowledge in my role is highly specified and the training I receive helps broaden my knowledge

    8/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • As our workplace as quite a few apprentices and also IP students we will often get together for socials

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I really enjoy working here and feel like a valued member of the team, I am treated well and I really enjoy the work so I would readily recommend it to a friend!


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
  • Throw yourself into it! it's a steep learning curve and a lot to get used to so just go for it and make the most of it, give it your all


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

April 2020


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